The leaders who oversee the California State University system are responsible for maintaining the institution's promise of access and quality to the students of California.
The 25-member Board of Trustees adopts regulations and policies governing the entire university.
The chancellor of the California State University oversees 23 campuses, 460,000 students and 56,000 faculty and staff.
The 23 CSU presidents have numerous responsibilities as the primary liaison between the university and the greater community.
The chancellor, vice chancellors and senior executive staff coordinate university-wide efforts in all areas of the CSU.
The CSU has a long history of trustees, chancellors and campus presidents. See the list of past leaders here.